Farmall 756
The Farmall 756 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1967 to 1971 as part of the 56 Series by Farmall, a division of International Harvester. It was offered in several variants including the IH 756 standard chassis, the Farmall 756 row-crop chassis, and the 756 Custom economy model. The tractor was equipped with multiple engine options including a 5.1L 6-cylinder diesel, 4.8L 6-cylinder gasoline, and 4.8L 6-cylinder LP gas engines. Transmission options included an 8-speed gear transmission and a 16-speed two-speed power shift with Torque Amplifier. The Farmall 756 featured hydrostatic power steering, independent hydraulic disc brakes, and optional cab with heat and A/C. It had a rear IH Fast Hitch and an independent rear PTO with 540/1000 RPM speeds. The tractor's dimensions included a 105 inch wheelbase, 164 inch length, 92 inch width, and 82 inch height at the steering wheel, with a shipping weight of 8,350 lbs for the diesel model. Electrical system used an alternator with 55 amps charging capacity and different battery configurations for gas/LPG and diesel models. Attachments included the International Harvester 2000 Loader with a lift capacity of 2330 lbs and breakout force of 4010 lbs. The Farmall 756 was related to models 656, 856, and the earlier 706.
Power85 hp[P]
Founded1967 - 1971
Model756
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall 756
Power
| PTO (tested) | 76.56 hp (57.1 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 76.5 hp (57.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 67.46 hp (50.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 68 hp (50.7 kW) |
Engine
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.375 inches (98 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Displacement | 310 ci (5.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine options | International Harvester 5.1L 6-cyl diesel, International Harvester 4.8L 6-cyl gasoline, International Harvester 4.8L 6-cyl LP gas |
| Coolant capacity | 23.5 qts (22.2 L) |
| Rated RPM LP gas | 2300 |
| Air cleaner LP gas | dual dry elements |
| Bore/Stroke LP gas | 3.75x4.39 inches (95 x 112 mm) |
| Compression LP gas | 7.6:1 |
| Rated RPM gasoline | 2300 |
| Displacement LP gas | 291 ci (4.8 L) |
| Oil capacity LP gas | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Air cleaner gasoline | dual dry elements |
| Bore/Stroke gasoline | 3.75x4.39 inches (95 x 112 mm) |
| Compression gasoline | 7.6:1 |
| Starter volts LP gas | 12 |
| Displacement gasoline | 291 ci (4.8 L) |
| Oil capacity gasoline | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Starter volts gasoline | 12 |
| Coolant capacity LP gas | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
| Coolant capacity gasoline | 20.5 qts (19.4 L) |
| International Harvester D-310 | diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| International Harvester C-291 LP gas | LP gas, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| International Harvester C-291 gasoline | gasoline, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Variants
| IH 756 | standard chassis |
|---|---|
| 756 Custom | economy model |
| Farmall 756 | row-crop chassis |
Electrical
| Batteries | 1 (gas/LPG), 2 (diesel) |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 60 (gas/LPG), 130 (diesel) |
| Battery volts | 12 (gas/LPG), 6 (diesel) |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Cab | optional with heat and A/C |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Independent hydraulic disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Production
| Note | The Farmall 756 was not tested at Nebraska, the tests for the Farmall 706 were used. |
|---|---|
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Series | 56 Series |
| Years made | 1967 - 1971 |
Attachments
| Note | With double-acting lift cylinders. |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1417 lbs (642 kg) |
| Rollback | 20° |
| Bucket width | 48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Boom cylinder | 2.0 inches (5 cm), 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Height at pin | 127 inches (322 cm) |
| Lift capacity | 2330 lbs lift (full at pin) (1056 kg) |
| Breakout force | 4010 lbs breakout (1818 kg) |
| Bucket cylinder | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Clearance dumped | 106 inches (269 cm) |
| front-end loader | International Harvester 2000 Loader |
Transmission
| Note | Four gears each in high, low, and reverse ranges. |
|---|---|
| Type | two-speed power shift |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Note TA | The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift from direct drive (DD) to a lower speed for every gear and range. |
| Gears TA | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Clutch TA | dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 68 qts (64.4 L) |
| Oil capacity TA | 68 qts (64.4 L) |
| Gear transmission | gear |
| Transmission options | 8-speed, 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Torque Amplifier transmission | Torque Amplifier |
Tractor hitch
| Type | IH Fast Hitch |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | 2 |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Clutch housing, left side. |
|---|---|
| 1967 (IH) | 7501 |
| 1968 (IH) | 7672 |
| 1969 (IH) | 8164 |
| 1970 (IH) | 8284 |
| 1971 (IH) | 8427 |
| 1967 (Farmall) | 7501 |
| 1968 (Farmall) | 9904 |
| 1969 (Farmall) | 14125 |
| 1970 (Farmall) | 17832 |
| 1971 (Farmall) | 18374 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 92 inches (233 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 164 inches (416 cm) |
| Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
| Wheelbase | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Shipping weight | 8,350 lbs (diesel) (3787 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 82 inches (208 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Speeds | 540/1000 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Engine RPM | 540@2100, 1000@2100 |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
